United, Delta and UPS are evaluating options for rerouting flights in the event that Russia carries out its threat to close Siberian airspace to carriers from North America and Europe as a response to escalating US/EU sanctions. United spokeswoman Christen David said: “We’re concerned that this ban will affect our ability to fly certain routes as currently planned. We are evaluating options for each route that may be affected.”Delta spokesman Morgan Durrant said: “Delta is prepared to quickly make alternate routings around closed airspace if necessary.” Victoria Day, spokeswoman for Washington-based Airlines for America, said: “Aviation is a global industry with airlines

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